Nick Clegg hails big step towards ending ‘who you know, not what you know’ culture
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg MP ...
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg MP ...
Brentwood Liberal Democrats can confirm that Cllr Nigel Clarke, borough councillor for Brentwood West ward, has resigned from the Liberal Democrats and joined the Conservative party.
You would expect me to say this, but I think Bedford Borough is a special place for lots of reasons. Another reason to add to that list is that we are one of what is now a minority of areas which still has a weekly collection of 'black bin' waste. Residents have told me very clearly that they value the weekly collection of the black bin very highly, especially as most areas across the country have moved to a fortnightly system. That's why I am pleased that we have now agreed a new green waste deal which sees us save £500,000 over its five year period, as part of a system which will see us retain a weekly collection of the black bin and alternating collections of the orange and green bins/bags.
Mayor Dave Hodgson ...
Brian Paddick, Candidate for Mayor of London 2012 said:
A host of new powers to put communities back in charge of their own affairs has become a reality as the Coalition Government's localism agenda takes another major step forward.